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The coffee bean enters an intricate journey before it makes its way thousands of miles across the globe — and, ultimately, into your cup.
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Rachael Ray And Husband Are Safe After Scary Emergency At Home
Rachael Ray and husband John Cusimano are out of harm's way after a fire ripped through the couple's upstate New York home on Sunday. -
The Real Reason You're Craving Spicy Food
Why do we drown our pad thai in Sriracha? Why do we dump Tabasco over our eggs? Is it because deep down, there's some twisted part of us that loves the pain? -
You Shouldn't Make Oatmeal With Plain Water. Here's Why
The reasons for oatmeal-gone-wrong are simple. You've probably underseasoned it. That's right: Once again, underseasoning is likely the culprit of your bad breakfast. How can you possibly mix oats with water, throw in a couple berries, and call it a day? -
The Real Difference Between Milk And Evaporated Milk
If you've ever been confused by the varieties of milk out there, you're not alone. Whether it's made from soybeans, almonds, oats, or coconuts, milk has proved to us that it's anything but a singular product. On that note, what's the difference between regular milk and evaporated milk? -
The Ingenious Way Nestlé Convinced People In Japan To Drink Coffee
Kit Kat's parent company, Nestlé, spent years marketing coffee-flavored candy to Japan. The reason? They wanted consumers to get an acquired taste for the real drink so they could buy that too, according to a case study from Better Marketing. -
This Is The Secret To Making Your Tofu Extra Crispy
Crispy, pan-fried tofu adds another layer of texture to a dish, or honestly, it can be great on its own if you do it right. Here's how. -
Here's What Happens When You Eat Too Much Salt
You need salt to survive, but overindulging in salt can have some severe consequences in the long term. -
The Mysterious Origin Of Beer Can Chicken
There's nothing quite like beer can chicken: The barbecue hack is half myth, half pseudoscience, and 100 percent a great conversation starter for your cookout. You might find the science of beer can chicken confusing, and the origin story is no different. -
The One Thing You May Never See At A McDonald's Again
Get ready for a big tray of some greasy, deep-fried nostalgia. For years, McDonald's and their chaotically fun PlayPlaces have served as a kid-friendly fixture for families. There is a potential change looming, though. -
The Untold Story Of America's First French-Trained Chef
French cuisine has always held a certain prestige and mystique, especially in the United States. But the cuisine wasn't brought to the States by a French-born chef. French food's culinary ambassador was James Hemings, a Paris-trained chef and slave of Thomas Jefferson. -
You Should Never Use Minced Garlic From A Jar. Here's Why
There's nothing like fresh garlic. But chopping it can be time-consuming and create uneven chunks. However, even poorly chopped fresh garlic is better than the alternative: minced garlic from a jar, or, as we like to call it, garlic in purgatory. -
Inside Masterchef Junior Star Ben Watkins' Sad Diagnosis
Ben Watkins, an innovative cook and Masterchef Junior contestant, has faced more difficulties at age 13 than most people do in a lifetime. After losing his parents three years ago, the young teenager has been diagnosed with a rare tumor. -
You Can Cook Grits In An Instant Pot. Here's How
Making grits is no walk in the park. The process involves a lot of eyeballing, stirring, and standing attentively over a hot stove (via Bon Appetit). Sometimes, that's a nice, character-building activity. But other times, you just want the cheesy, buttery satisfaction without the sweaty work. -
Find Out What Happens When You Drink Bone Broth Every Day
Not only is bone broth versatile — it can be made from oxtails, knuckles, marrow bones, you name it — but it's also bubbling with valuable health benefits. Pun intended. Since the broth can contain any assortment of ingredients, it's basically impossible to calculate the exact nutritional content. -
The Unexpected Ingredient Kylie Jenner Adds To Avocado Toast
Celebrities: They're just like us. They order burgers, love avocado toast, and have a hard time deciding between sweet and savory when it comes to brunch. Even celebrity personality Kylie Jenner encounters these everyday events of the common person. Comforting, right? -
You Shouldn't Throw Away Overripe Tomatoes. Here's Why
If you're tossing away your mushy tomatoes, you're not only contributing to America's huge food waste problem — you're also doing yourself a grave disservice. Your overripe tomatoes are still useful, edible, and delicious. -
You Should Never Reheat Chinese Food In The Microwave. Here's Why
There's nothing like digging into Chinese food when it's steamy and fresh. But reheating it in the microwave can destroy the entire experience. -
You Won't Want To Order Edible Arrangements After Reading This
The company has been selling the colorful fruit bouquets for more than two decades, and we can't lie: The business has enjoyed widespread success. It has 900 stores, according to Business Insider. That's quite an empire for some skewered cantaloupe balls. -
Burger King Just Pulled A Favorite Dessert From Its Menu
Burger King is quickly phasing out one of its desserts, and customers have definitely noticed. The chain's once-beloved slices of Dutch Apple Pie will no longer be available in U.S. locations. -
The Unexpected Ingredient That Makes Store-Bought Hummus Better
Flavored hummus has gone off the rails in recent years. But even if you've tried the most ridiculously unorthodox hummus flavors, that doesn't mean you've run out of options to explore. Next time you buy plain hummus, try adding za'atar into the mix. -
The Untold Truth Of Jell-O Salad
The 20th century saw a particularly bizarre burst in jelly-centric dishes. But the Jell-O salad was not created without reason. Jell-O salads were both a sign of prosperity and a diversion from the mundane, everyday menu -
This Is How Much Fruit You're Throwing Away Each Year
A survey yielded some disturbing results this week when it came to Americans and fruit. The short version? Many Americans are not eating enough — and worse, they're wasting dozens of pieces of fruit (and hundreds of dollars) each year. -
You Should Never Reheat Fish In The Microwave. Here's Why
Some foods, as we know, just flop once they're microwaved — both figuratively and literally. Along with chewy pizza and soggy fried chicken, reheated fish certainly fits the bill: It's sad, dry, and, let's be real, unavoidably odorous. -
You Should Put Pickles In Your Beer. Here's Why
A new cocktail has emerged over the years. It's simple, salty, and perhaps a bit cringe-worthy, but apparently, it works. What should you be doing with pickles? -
Why You Should Think Twice About Ordering Dark Roast Coffee
You need a stronger caffeine fix than usual. Skipping over the decadent latte flavors and pricey yogurt parfaits, you decide on a tall, hot cup of dark roast. -
The Surprising Ingredient You Can Find In The Caesar Salad You're Eating
Few dressings make it onto American menus as often as Caesar. The salad is creamy, crisp, refreshing, and it owes much of its success to its salty, savory, parmesan-tinged dressing. The crunchy culinary success was derived in Tijuana, where an Italian-American chef allegedly improvised the salad.